Yasir Iqbal | Physics and Astronomy | Best Researcher Award

Mr Yasir Iqbal, National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan

Dr. Yasir Iqbal is a dedicated physicist specializing in nanomaterials and their applications in medicine. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Physics at the National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, with a CGPA of 3.75, focusing on polymer hydrogel incorporated metallic nanoparticles for tissue regeneration and cancer treatment. Yasir holds an M.Sc. in Physics from COMSATS University, researching silver-doped ZnO nanoparticles for antimicrobial and wound healing applications. He has extensive teaching and research experience, including roles as a lab demonstrator and research associate. His work has been published in several renowned journals. 🌟🧪📚

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Academics

📘 Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at the National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad (Sept 2021 – Present), with a CGPA of 3.75. Research focuses include polymer hydrogel incorporated metallic nanoparticles and tissue regeneration, photocatalysis of metallic nanomaterials, and biofunctionalization of metallic nanoparticles for cancer treatment. 🧪 Holds a Master of Science in Physics from COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus (Aug 2020), with a CGPA of 3.50. Thesis titled “Silver doped ZnO nanoparticles for antimicrobial and wound healing applications.” 🎓 Earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Sargodha (July 2018), specializing in nanophysics and experimental techniques. 🔬

Academic Experience

A dedicated Lab Demonstrator/Visiting Lecturer in Applied Physics at the Department of Physics, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), NUST, Islamabad, since September 2022, brings a wealth of experience to the academic community. Previously, they served as a Research Associate from September 2021 to February 2022, specializing in TGA/DSC TA Instrument (SDT650). They also contributed as a Research Visitor at the Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University, focusing on Polymer Hydrogel Fabrication for wound healing applications. Their expertise and dedication are evident in their impactful roles and research contributions. 📚🔬✨

Research focus

Y. Iqbal’s research focuses on the synthesis and application of nanomaterials and hydrogels for various biomedical and environmental purposes. Key areas include developing alginate-based hydrogels with inorganic nanomaterials for wound healing and bone tissue regeneration 🦴💉, creating green-synthesized nanocomposites for photocatalytic degradation of pollutants 💧🔬, and exploring the use of nanostructures for antibacterial and antioxidant activities 🌿🦠. The work also involves freeze-gelated hydrogels, silver nanoparticles, and luminescence-based ion sensing technologies, emphasizing sustainable and innovative approaches to material science 🌍✨. This multidisciplinary research aims to bridge nanotechnology and practical applications for health and environmental benefits.

Publication top notes

Alginate-Based hydrogels with inorganic Nanomaterials: A promising approach for wound healing and bone tissue regeneration

Greener approach for the synthesis of Ag decorated ZnO–CeO₂ nanostructure using Moringa oleifera LE and its investigation as photocatalyst for degradation of ciprofloxacin and methylene orange

Freeze-gelated sodium alginate incorporated GO hydrogel membrane fabrication, thermal and mechanical studies

In-situ formation of Azo dye capped-silver nanoparticles and their nanocomposite with reduced graphene oxide for dye degradation

Luminescence and Fluorescence Ion Sensing

Green synthesis of RGO-ZnO mediated Ocimum basilicum leaves extract nanocomposite for antioxidant, antibacterial, antidiabetic and photocatalytic activity

Green synthesis of ZnO and Ag-doped ZnO nanoparticles using Azadirachta indica leaves: Characterization and their potential antibacterial, antidiabetic, and wound-healing activities

Green synthesis of CeO₂ nanoparticles from the abelmoschus esculentus extract: Evaluation of antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, and wound-healing activities